It does not take long for mankind to make a mess of things. Banished from the Garden of Eden, it takes 10 generations before God is so thoroughly disgusted with mankind that He is ready to destroy His creation. Yet, even in this, His glory is seen. He outlines plans for preservation to Noah - a just man - and gives him a task to accomplish. Unlike Adam (who would not follow the task given him), Noah obediently begins building an ark.
One interesting facet I saw today was the names given to those first 10 generations of man. Many of the names recorded are given along with a rough translation. It was encouraging to note how many were names meant as reminders of God's promises. Even in a corrupt society "filled with violence," God was remembered as One Who Keeps Promises.
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